Thoughts From Pastor Glen

 
Living with a glimpse of the future is what post Easter is all about. The resurrected Jesus appeared like any other uninformed stranger on a lonely road leading to a small village. Followers of Jesus are involved in a hot discussion over the tragedy that unfolded before their eyes. Their leader suffered a cruel ending that involved betrayal, denial, lies and then the physical/emotional execution on a cross. I suspect that they were living a nightmare, waiting for God to wake them. But this stranger who comes out of no where has a different "take" on the tragedy. The stranger explains that the Old Testament specifically states that the Messiah would suffer. The stranger is invited to stay for supper, and he takes some bread, blesses it, breaks it and give it to these fellow travelers, then "bam", the stranger wasn't a stranger after all, as these friends were trying to rub the unbelievable out of their eyes, Jesus, their Messiah, their Lord, and their Savior stood before them. As quickly as they comprehended their discovery, Jesus vanishes into thin air. In hindsight, they realized that their hearts were burning as they were taught. They realized that they just saw "a glimpse" of their future, a future involving a death for sure, but now because of Christ, a future with resurrection and life forever!
 
Babies, babies, everywhere! I can't remember a time when we have had so many baptisms. Last Sunday Gabriel Franco Pintor, the son of Mike and Jenna joined the family of God. Baptisms never grow old for me - every one of them gives me a special thrill, and I'm humbled that God has used me in this way. Please keep this little one in your prayers as he grows in his relationship with his Savior.


New Member Orientation is on the calendar for May 21st at 11:15 a.m. If you have an interest in becoming a member of Spirit of Hope, please contact the church office at 480-396-8300 to get your name added to our new member list. 
 
Friends & Family Weekend will be celebrated this coming weekend - May 6th & 7th. We want to encourage everyone to make a special effort to invite someone in your life to attend one of our worship services this weekend.
 
Food is being gathered in the Narthex for Vacation Bible School. If you haven't noticed it, you will find a tree by the exit doors with tags labeled with food items hanging on it. Take a tag and purchase an item. Food items can be dropped off under the tree.

Thank you to all the donors at the SOH Blood Drive this past weekend! We had 17 donors give blood in total.  

I am so excited! We have changed the company who processes our online giving, including those who make recurring weekly or monthly donations! When you go to our online giving page on our website, it now looks like the screenshot below. For those who have recurring donations, Vic (our Financial Secretary) and Ginger (our Office Manager) are working together to make this transition as seamless as possible, and you will be hearing from them soon, as they take care of all the details on your behalf.
 

As a result of changing processing companies, we now have the ability for anyone to  TEXT a donation to SOH and it is very simple to do!

Let's say you wish to donate $50. Here are the steps to do so:
  • Text $50 to our text number 480-725-1140
  • If you've donated to SOH by text before, you'll receive a confirmation text in response that your gift has been received successfully and you are done.
  • If it is the first time you have donated by text to SOH, you'll be given a link and asked to supply your payment method (credit card, debit card or bank account). This payment source will then be linked to your phone number, so that in the future, all you will need to do is text in the amount and you will not need to re-enter your payment information.  
No projector! No communion! It was a crazy weekend. One of our projectors didn't want to work and then just before "The Words Of Institution" I discovered, we had no bread or wine. Like magic the projector was fixed by pressing a few buttons, and the bread & wine appeared within seconds after I mentioned it. I can't help but feel blessed on how quickly people come to my rescue. Thank you all!
 
It's my hope that you are having a blessed post Easter, anticipating a stranger in your life who reminds you of a glimpse of your future!
 
Peace & love,
Pastor Glen
Join Us As We Say Goodbye To Pam, Tashia & Trinity
This Coming Sunday


Thursday Women's Bible Study Group
Makes Mother's Day Gifts 
These beautiful gift bags were filled and gathered by the Thursday Women's Bible Study ladies. The bags were taken to CAAFA to be used as Mother's Day gifts. The children can choose one to give to their mom on Mother's Day. They each contained toiletries, make-up, cologne, jewelry, personal items, devotional books, and a pretty handmade Mother's Day card for the children to sign. Love, joy, and prayers went along with each bag. What a fun project.


Register Your Kids For VBS 2017
Sign up your kids (pre-school through 5th grade) to join us June 5-9, 2017
from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for our Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School. 
  Here is the link  that will take you to the registration page.


Are You Shopping Amazon For Mother's Day?
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14th, and if you'll be shopping for that special gift on Amazon, please remember how easy it is for you to support Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church! Amazon will donate to Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church when you shop on our page here.  Thank you for supporting SOH in this way, as every dollar helps! 
 
Seniors Rock Meals Of Hope
It Is Friends & Family Weekend!

MOMS Group Spa Day Is May 13th

     Numbers For April 29-30, 2017     

Giving $3,518
Attendance 235
Our Weekly Goal Is: $5,340






If you are interested in becoming an e-Giver, visit this  blog post  on the SOH website, for step by step instructions.
Readings For This Coming Weekend
1 Peter 2:19-25 and John 10:1-10
 
This Weekend's Worship Assistants
5:00 p.m. Service Coordinator: Wendy Sontag
8:45 a.m. Service Coordinator: Phil Troiano
10:15 a.m. Service Coordinators: Sylvia Humleker & Linda Wilcox

May 7th 5:00 p.m. 
Set-Up: TBD
 
May 7th 8:45 a.m.
Altar Assistants: Jim & Karen Gowan
Communion Servers: Linda Thomas, Nancy Stark, Sylvon Pielach, Cammy Corpron
 Greeters: Dick Schultz, Lonna Leidal
 Reader: Mike Stark
   Ushers: Donna Blad, Keith Hackney, Wayne Schmidt, Phil Troiano
Sound Booth: Josh Keck

May 7th 10:15 a.m. 
Communion Servers: Connie Santwire, Jenny Janezic
Greeters: Debbie Traynor, Linda Wilcox
Reader: John Janezic
   Ushers: Art & Crystal Zander
Week At A Glance

Thu rsday
May 4th
6:30 a.m.
Too Big For Starbucks
9:00 a.m. 
Seniors Rock

1:00 p.m.
Women's Bible Study


Friday
May 5th





Saturday
May 6th
9:00 a.m. 
Lay Ministry Team Meeting
5:00 p.m.
The Lift Service
6:00 p.m. 
TAG
8:15 p.m. 
The  Forge

Sunday
May 7th
8:45 a.m.
Blended Service
10:15 a.m. 
Contemporary Service



Monday
May 8th
6:00 p.m. 
Financial Peace University 




Tuesday
May 9th





Wednesday
May 10th
9:00 a.m. 
Staff Meeting		 6:00 p.m. 
Nite Lite
7:00 p.m. 
SWAG


Thursday
May 11th
6:30 a.m. 
Too Big For Starbucks		 9:00 a.m. 
Seniors Rock		 1:00 p.m. 
Women's Bible Study

Friday
May 12th



Ernie  healing from lymphoma
Carol L healing from breast cancer
Wayne F healing from bladder cancer
Phyllis prayers for a speedy recovery
Stephanie healing from foot surgery
Jeff & Cindy S prayers for safe travels to new mission in Costa Rico
Eddie & Barb C healing from health issues
Vicki & David B prayers for healing (both are in the hospital)
Our World prayers that God's peace enters the hearts of those who need his comfort
Larry W, Deb & Jim W, Ruthie & John P, Joyce K prayers for healing and strength
Fran, Norma, Lee, Peg, John, Linda prayers for strength
Chris, Laura, Lila & Christian prayers that they may come to know and accept the Lord in their hearts
Israel prayers that we as a nation provide help for those who are suffering and build them up as a nation
Pam, Tasha, Trinity prayers for a good future
Dee, Naomi, Barb prayers
Lindsay, Mike B, Mike J prayers for healing
Family of Josh R prayers for strength and comfort following his death (soldier killed in Afghanistan)
Donald D prayers for healing following back surgery (5/1/17)
Heidi prayer of thanks for completing chemo with no major complications
Delores B prayers for good surgery results and healing following double mastectomy (breast cancer)
Kate prayers for good health and healing from back issues
Jim & Darlene prayers for strength
Ashley & David prayers that they sell their house
Holly's Family prayers for strength and comfort following the death of their grandson
Dolly prayers for comfort and peace from terminal cancer
Pat G healing from arm surgery
Dee recovery from surgery
Herb healing from gout and bursitis
Amy, Sharon healing from eye issues
Sally J healing from stroke
Tom H, Sandy B, Kevaleen, Horace H, Nikki H, Mark H, John P, Heidi, Michael, Pat F, Kevin, Paul, Becky, Barb healing from cancer
Jim I, Darlene I, Connie M, Vicky K, Ruthie P, Don K, John P, Don B healing from  multiple health issues
Prayers for all who struggle with marriage issues
Paula S prayer of thanks for finding a book agent
Don B recovery from back surgery
Connie M & Kathy S continued recovery
Maddie recovery from successful kidney transplant
Drew healing from addiction
Becca may she receive her heartfelt wish
Marc comfort and peace during time of grief
Amber guidance and peace with relationship issues
Spirit of Hope prayers for all who worship within its walls
Church Council prayers that they make sound decisions that allow our church to thrive
Pastor Glen & Rusty  prayers of thanks as they serve the church community
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